The BBC’s efforts to improve its governance have taken a big step forward with the appointment of a business heavyweight, ex-Sony and CBS News boss Sir Howard Stringer, as a non-executive director on its board as part of a governance shake-up.

The Apprentice runner-up Luisa Zissman proved she's no second best last night at the Soho Hotel as she appeared for a special screening of new Hollywood slasher flick You're Next. Hitting the red carpet with a raft of glamorous television stars, presenters and models, the 25-year-old businesswoman showed her talent for publicity in a low-cut top and classic navy blue skirt.

Even the BBC isn’t immune to brand invasion. Viewers of last night’s The Apprentice, You’re Hired were treated to a plug by 2011 winner Tom Pellereau for The Nipper Clipper — a new infant grooming device.

Staff at Asos’s Camden office may have scrutinised their chief executive for any signs of wrinkles, expanding girth, grey hairs or a doddering walk today, following his comments yesterday that prompted an ageism storm.